Then Aslan Turned To Them And Said: "You Do Not Yet Look So Happy As I Mean You To Be."

How to catch a horse

I wish all "Mormonism is a cult" a very merry "you should watch General Conference with us this April! No, really. You can listen to what the modern Church leaders are actually saying and become better informed. Come with an open heart and hang out with the millions of us tuning in to the broadcasts. And if, afterwards, you're still convinced that we're a cult? Then you'll be able to brag about how much research you did to come to that conclusion."

This is so important!!

1) You should assume good faith (good intentions, the most flattering interpretation of their speech) when taking with people, 2) it is normal to do so unless you have a serious, ongoing reason as to not do so, and 3) if you do not regularly approach people, especially strangers, in good faith during discussions, then that is a sign of something wildly unhealthy within your psyche.

4) You do have options to change how you think, 5) it will require work to train your brain to approach people sincerely and 6) you may have to stop hanging out in spaces that are toxic or destructive.

But, 7) by tempering your mind, 8) taking accountability for how your words harm others and 9) not hanging out in places that give you an addicting, self-righteous, sense of anger, 10) you can move towards having meaningful, adult, conversations, honestly and openly with others, 11) in such a way where social safety and kindness allows you to be intellectually curious, exploratory, and to grow.

Once again its 3am and this washing machine wizard haunts me

Sunset and Super Moon at Arcadia Lake. Jef Bourgeau